Selective 5-HT4 receptor antagonist. Prepn: L. M. Gaster, P. A. Wyman, WO 9318036; eidem, US 5852014 (1993, 1998 both to SKB). In vitro and in vivo studies of bioavailability, pharmacokinetics, and duration: K. A. Wardle et al., Br. J. Pharmacol. 118, 665 (1996). Effect on gastrointestinal function: G. J. Sanger et al., Neurogastroenterol. Motil. 10, 271 (1998); idem et al., Br. J. Pharmacol. 130, 706 (2000). Clinical evaluation in irritable bowel syndrome: L. A. Houghton et al., Aliment. Pharmacol. Ther. 13, 1437 (1999).
Gastroprokinetic
Gastroprokinetic; Serotonin Receptor Antagonist